Minnesota Timberwolves guard LaMelo Ball delivered a historic performance Monday night, accomplishing something no player in NBA history had done before. Ball became the fastest player in league history to reach 1,000 career 3-pointers, accomplishing the milestone in just 311 games during Minnesota's 112-100 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. The achievement broke the previous record held by Duncan Robinson, who reached 1,000 3-pointers in 343 games.
Ball finished with a season-high 34 points, six rebounds and three assists while connecting on six of his 13 attempts from beyond the arc. The former Charlotte Hornets star reached the historic milestone with his third 3-pointer of the night, adding another accomplishment to an already impressive NBA career. Ball wasted little time making his presence felt, scoring 13 of Minnesota's first 17 points despite entering the matchup listed as questionable with a right wrist contusion.
He finished the first half with 24 points, matching his previous season high for an entire game. However, the Timberwolves needed more than Ball's impressive shooting to secure the victory. Milwaukee remained competitive throughout the first three quarters before Minnesota opened the fourth with an 11-3 run to take a 91-79 lead.
Ball later connected on his sixth 3-pointer to extend the advantage to 96-81, helping the Timberwolves pull away for their fifth victory of the season. Ayo Dosunmu added 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Jaden McDaniels contributed 13 points. Tyler Herro led Milwaukee with 21 points, but the Bucks fell to 1-6 following their sixth loss in seven games.
The performance was particularly important for Minnesota, which continues to play without superstar Anthony Edwards as he recovers from knee surgery. With Edwards sidelined, Ball has taken on an increased offensive responsibility, providing the scoring and playmaking Minnesota needs to remain competitive in the Western Conference. His latest accomplishment also highlights how dramatically the NBA has evolved, with perimeter shooting becoming an increasingly important part of the modern game.
Reaching 1,000 3-pointers faster than any player in league history is an impressive achievement on its own. But for Ball and the Timberwolves, Monday's performance represented something equally important: another victory and further evidence of the impact he can make when Minnesota needs him most.
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